Antique Questions - U
I have a set of Universal Cambridge mixing bowls, orchid pattern - I'm looking for info on this type of kitchen ware.
I have a partial set of "Fascination" dinnerware made by Universal Potteries, Inc. Of Cambridge, Ohio and would like more information about it. It also says "Plymouth" at the bottom and was shaped by what looks like Alf Robson and pattern by what looks like Emma Elsner. I would appreciate any information you could give me about this or if there is someplace I can get more information.
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I have a set of Universal Cambridge mixing bowls, orchid pattern - I'm looking for info on this type of kitchen ware. Universal Potteries, Inc. of Cambridge, Ohio operated from 1934 - 1960.
In early 1934, the Oxford Pottery Company, which was the successor to the Atlas-Globe China Company, reorganized and took the name The Universal Potteries. It continued to manufacture semi-vitreous dinnerware, kitchenware, and specialty ware. It ceased producing these wares in 1954 and turned to tile manufacturing. In 1960, the name was changed to the Oxford Tile Company, Division of Universal Potteries. The plant closed in 1976.
Universal was noted for its use of the Cat-tail decal in the late 1930s through the 1940s. In her 1982 dinnerware book Jo Cunningham says Universal used the Cat-tail decal on their Camwood shape, their Old Holland shape and Laurelle shape. Much Cat-tail decorated ware was distributed by Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Universal was also know for its Ballerina ware. The BALLERINA mark dates from the late 1940s through the 1950s.
Sources: DeBolt's Dictionary of American Pottery Marks,
Duke's Pottery and Porcelain
Schroeder's Antique Price Guide
I have a partial set of "Fascination" dinnerware made by Universal Potteries, Inc. Of Cambridge, Ohio and would like more information about it. It also says "Plymouth" at the bottom and was shaped by what looks like Alf Robson and pattern by what looks like Emma Elsner. I would appreciate any information you could give me about this or if there is someplace I can get more information.The Fascination Line was designed by Alf Robson for Universal Potteries of Cambridge, Ohio in the 1950s.
For more information contact:
Universal Pottery Museum - This museum exhibits a private collection of dinnerware made in Cambridge by Universal Pottery, Inc. Pieces of Universal Pottery are available for purchase along with collectors guide books. Open daily 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sundays noon to 5:00pm. Located inside the Penny Court Antique Mall at 637 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio.
There should be a book on Universal. Check www.collectorbooks.com
